Cost of living in Afghanistan compared to United Arab Emirates
Currency:
| Food | - 46% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Afghanistan is 46% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Afghanistan | United Arab Emirates | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 100 Afghani (Dirham 5.14) | Dirham 50 | - 90% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 450 Afghani (Dirham 23) | Dirham 34 | - 33% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 230 Afghani (Dirham 12) | Dirham 19 | - 39% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 80 Afghani (Dirham 4.11) | Dirham 6 | - 36% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 96 Afghani (Dirham 4.94) | Dirham 12 | - 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 40 Afghani (Dirham 2.06) | Dirham 5.45 | - 62% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 500 Afghani (Dirham 26) | Dirham 26 | - 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 100 Afghani (Dirham 5.14) | Dirham 9 | - 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 30 Afghani (Dirham 1.54) | Dirham 4.45 | - 65% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 276 Afghani (Dirham 14) | Dirham 10 | + 43% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,250 Afghani (Dirham 64) | Dirham 59 | + 10% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 60 Afghani (Dirham 3.09) | Dirham 8 | - 63% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 13 Afghani (Dirham 0.64) | Dirham 5.14 | - 87% | |
| Housing | - 65% | |||
| Housing in Afghanistan is 65% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Afghanistan | United Arab Emirates | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 120,400 Afghani (Dirham 6,192) | Dirham 8,872 | - 30% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 17,500 Afghani (Dirham 900) | Dirham 6,605 | - 86% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,000 Afghani (Dirham 103) | Dirham 842 | - 88% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 10,000 Afghani (Dirham 514) | Dirham 7,429 | - 93% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 10,000 Afghani (Dirham 514) | Dirham 4,874 | - 89% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 2,000 Afghani (Dirham 103) | Dirham 596 | - 83% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,500 Afghani (Dirham 77) | Dirham 262 | - 71% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 25,830 Afghani (Dirham 1,328) | Dirham 832 | + 60% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 6,818 Afghani (Dirham 351) | Dirham 321 | + 9% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,000 Afghani (Dirham 51) | Dirham 37 | + 39% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | Dirham 33 | - | |
| Clothes | - 76% | |||
| Clothes in Afghanistan is 76% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Afghanistan | United Arab Emirates | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,200 Afghani (Dirham 62) | Dirham 166 | - 63% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 700 Afghani (Dirham 36) | Dirham 234 | - 85% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 3,500 Afghani (Dirham 180) | Dirham 398 | - 55% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,000 Afghani (Dirham 154) | Dirham 475 | - 67% | |
| Transportation | - 29% | |||
| Transportation in Afghanistan is 29% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Afghanistan | United Arab Emirates | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | Dirham 88,640 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 70 Afghani (Dirham 3.60) | Dirham 2.92 | + 23% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 2,054 Afghani (Dirham 106) | Dirham 207 | - 49% | |
| Personal Care | - 41% | |||
| Personal Care in Afghanistan is 41% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Afghanistan | United Arab Emirates | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 360 Afghani (Dirham 19) | Dirham 22 | - 15% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 120 Afghani (Dirham 6) | Dirham 125 | - 95% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | Dirham 547 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 250 Afghani (Dirham 13) | Dirham 28 | - 53% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 500 Afghani (Dirham 26) | Dirham 19 | + 37% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 220 Afghani (Dirham 11) | Dirham 21 | - 47% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 80 Afghani (Dirham 4.11) | Dirham 11 | - 63% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 90 Afghani (Dirham 4.63) | Dirham 15 | - 69% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 250 Afghani (Dirham 13) | Dirham 47 | - 73% | |
| Entertainment | - 46% | |||
| Entertainment in Afghanistan is 46% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Afghanistan | United Arab Emirates | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 300 Afghani (Dirham 15) | Dirham 194 | - 92% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | Dirham 80 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Dirham 914 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | Dirham 352 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 900 Afghani (Dirham 46) | Dirham 78 | - 40% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 120 Afghani (Dirham 6) | Dirham 27 | - 77% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | Dirham 41 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | Dirham 1,688 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 3.00 Afghani (Dirham 0.15) | Dirham 0.70 | - 78% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,500 Afghani (Dirham 77) | Dirham 247 | - 69% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 350 Afghani (Dirham 18) | Dirham 18 | + 2% | |
| TOTAL | - 52% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 762 prices entered by 202 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 13, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Afghanistan is 52% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates
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